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Gluteus Maximus

1. Gluteus Maximus


Origin


Posterior surface of ilium, lateral mass of sacrum, sacrotuberous ligament and coccyx

Insertion


gluteal tuberosity of femur iliotibial tract (which inserts into anterior surface of lateral condyle of tibia)

Action

  • Hip extension
  • Lateral hip rotation
 




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